Imperialism & Colonialism: Objective: To recognized and assess how European imperialism and colonization changed the culture and political, economic and cultural nature of nations in Asia, SE Asia and Africa.

Imperialism: a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life. Colonialism or direct control Colonizing countries annex territory outright Nations of Euro. Colonize 90% of Africa! Results of industrialization, liberal revolutions, & rise of nation-states Colonies provide necessary source for raw materials

Causes of Imperialism Economic Motives The Industrial Revolution created an insatiable demand for raw materials and new markets. Nationalism European nations wanted to demonstrate their power and prestige to the world. Balance of Power European nations were forced to acquire new colonies to achieve a balance of power with their neighbors and competitors. White Man's Burden The Europeans’ sense of superiority made them feel obligated to “civilize the heathen savages” they encountered. Famous writing Rudyard Kipling “White Man’s Burden”

Imperialism in South & Southeast Asia India & British Empire “The Jewel of the British Crown” –Run By British E. India Co. –Tax collection- military & repressive govt. –Sepoy Mutiny against Brit. Rule British also in Malay, Burma, Australia, and Borneo Dutch Indonesia French Indochina (Laos, Vietnam, & Cambodia) spheres of influence in China

The Scramble for Africa: “The Dark Continent” 1884 divide Africa – Berlin Conference (no Africans present) Belgian Congo ruled by King Leopold- exploitation Britain- Southern /Eastern Africa- Boer War –Cecil Rhodes: “I content that we are the finest race in the world, and the more of it we inhabit, the better it is.” –White Man’s Burden S ome interpreted this poem to mean that it was the duty of imperializing nations to bring western culture and sensibility to the savage native populations that were encountered in far off lands. French Algeria & west Africa Goods such as rubber, palm oil, diamonds German and Italian possessions